Looking for info on my great grandfather, Charles W. Martin (Martin-53940).

Question

I think he was born in Nevada around 1865 and died in Spokane Wa. around 1900. I can not find any record of his birth parents, date, or location. He just seems to appear and then vanish. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Answer 1

I have some news articles for you regarding Selma E Martin and Charles Wesley Martin of Spokane, WA. How can I get them to you?

Answer 2

See:

https://books.google.com/books?id=-cc3DwAAQBAJ&pg=PA669&lpg=PA669&dq=%22Charles+W+Martin%22.+1895..1915&source=bl&ots=C1FngU8cCL&sig=ACfU3U33QJdjW_MOhzwy4rb3fjqIkQdFbQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiNoJHMsLHlAhUMiqwKHdVZDDgQ6AEwBXoECAUQAQ#v=onepage&q=%22Charles%20W%20Martin%22.%201895..1915&f=false

I. Googled “Charles W. Martin”. 1895..1915 and this mentions slaves owned by a John Martin. 

Answer 3

Hi, I know my info does not pertain to Charles himself but it might help to know that his daughter Ella's death certificate has Selma Ward as her mother. And Charles sometimes has an F. as a middle initial.  I  have seen both in several records but I haven't figured out why yet. On this death certificate, Mrs. Fred Gurske is the informant, listed as her sister. Her sister is Mary Martin ,daughter of Charles, who married Fred Gurske. ( I am finding this on Family Search)  Just take one little piece of information at a time and build around Charles. It will all come together eventually. I married a Gurske here in Spokane but having a hard time myself connecting to Fred Gurske and family.  Good luck, Diane Gurske.

Answer 4

I have added all of the available sources and information from Family Search, into your un-sourced profiles. This should help you get started.